It's Back to School Time Again! Safety Tips When Driving Near A School Bus

It's Back to School time!

Across the U.S., nearly 500,000 buses carry more than 25 million students daily to and from school and school-related activities. School buses are the safest vehicles on the road. To keep our children safe, and comply with the law, here's a safety reminder when driving near a school bus:

• If a school bus has activated its lights and the stop sign/arm is out, vehicles approaching the bus MUST stop.
• Vehicles coming in the opposite direction must stop unless a median of some sort is present.
• Vehicles should not proceed to drive until the bus has started motion or the visual signs are no longer activated.

For more information about school bus safety, visit the National Transportation Safety Board at www.ntsb.gov.